Practice Problem Statement (5.2) - Energy-Efficient Components and Architectures in CMOS and FinFETs
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Question 1 Easy

Define 'Throughput' in the context of IC design.

💡 Hint: Think about the speed of data processing.

Question 2 Easy

What does 'FinFET' stand for?

💡 Hint: Focus on the term 'field-effect'.

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Question 1

What is the primary goal of modern IC design?

Maximizing heat output
Balancing performance and energy consumption
Minimizing data throughput

💡 Hint: Think about the requirements for mobile devices.

Question 2

True or False: FinFET technology has no advantages over traditional CMOS.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what improvements FinFET brings.

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Challenge 1 Hard

If an IC is designed to manage 100Mbps throughput while limiting power consumption to under 1W, what architectural considerations should be made?

💡 Hint: Consider both the chosen architecture and technology.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the trade-off between performance improvement and energy efficiency in FinFET technology advancements.

💡 Hint: Focus on the benefits of FinFET relative to traditional technology.

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